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47 - Let Yourself Off the Hook: Beauty, Aging & Trusting the Process with Kari Gran

January 29, 2026 • Joanne Starkman • Episode 47

Letting Go of Perfection
Joanne sits down with Kari Gran, clean beauty pioneer and co-founder of her namesake skincare brand, for a refreshingly honest conversation about aging, entrepreneurship, and self-trust. After being diagnosed with both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, Kari radically shifted her approach to wellness—ditching conventional products, slowing down, and embracing her natural self. She opens up about the moment she realized she didn’t want to chase “forever 29” anymore, and how clean beauty became her path to empowerment.

A Business That Breathes
Kari shares how she went from a career in real estate sales to creating a skincare line rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and self-compassion. She speaks candidly about building a brand that aligned with her values, and how intuition and curiosity guided every decision. She also does a fabulous job breaking down the connection between estrogen and thyroid function—and how both affect our body's ability to retain moisture.

Aging With Intention
From navigating perimenopause to what is often called the “chaos zone,” Kari brings humor and wisdom to this stage of life. She walks through her intentionally minimal skincare line and why her products are so effective, especially for sensitive or changing skin. You’ll leave this episode feeling seen, soothed, and ready to trust your own innersense.

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Chapters

00:00 Carrie's Journey to Clean Beauty

02:16 Navigating Autoimmune Challenges

06:34 The Shift in Beauty Perspectives

11:25 Building Trust in Self-Care

15:22 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause

18:45 The Power of Clean Beauty Products

23:12 The Importance of Sunscreen